{"id":6569,"date":"2026-04-28T01:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6569"},"modified":"2026-04-28T01:20:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:35:03","slug":"ishaq-dar-chairs-high-level-meeting-to-review-regional-developments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6569","title":{"rendered":"Ishaq Dar Chairs High-Level Meeting to Review Regional Developments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><b>Islamabad\/Ali imran Chattha<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on\u00a0 chaired a high level meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch and senior officials to thoroughly review evolving regional and global dynamics, as well as Pakistan\u2019s upcoming international engagements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The meeting provided a comprehensive assessment of the current international situation, including key developments affecting peace and stability in the region. During the in-depth discussions, DPM\/FM Dar appreciated the ongoing diplomatic efforts of the Foreign Office and directed the officials to adopt a more active, policy-driven strategic approach towards all priority foreign policy issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Emphasizing the critical role of dialogue and diplomacy, Senator Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s firm commitment to playing a constructive role in addressing regional challenges. He underscored the need for proactive and sustained engagement, guided by clarity of purpose, strategic foresight, well-defined objectives, and a strong focus on delivering tangible results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u201cPakistan remains dedicated to promoting peace and stability through peaceful means and will continue to work closely with regional and international partners,\u201d sources familiar with the meeting said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The participants also discussed strategies for effective coordination ahead of important multilateral and bilateral forums. The Foreign Secretary and senior officers briefed the Deputy Prime Minister on recent diplomatic initiatives and the implementation of foreign policy directives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">This meeting reflects the government\u2019s continued emphasis on a dynamic and result-oriented foreign policy amid a complex regional and global environment. Officials stated that Pakistan will maintain its principled stance on issues of national interest while contributing positively to regional harmony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The Foreign Office is expected to further intensify diplomatic outreach in line with the directions issued during the meeting.<\/span><!--\/data\/user\/0\/com.samsung.android.app.notes\/files\/clipdata\/clipdata_bodytext_260427_153304_136.sdocx--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad\/Ali imran Chattha. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on\u00a0 chaired a high level meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch and senior officials to thoroughly review evolving regional and global dynamics, as well as Pakistan\u2019s upcoming international engagements. 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